Johnathan Gangi, 16, of the Bronx, waits outside before school begins at Blessed Sacrament/St. Gabriel High School in New Rochelle. The school is one of several in the area scheduled to close. (Jan. 23, 2013) (Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)

Students and parents arrive at Blessed Sacrament St Gabriel High School the morning after it was announced the school is scheduled to close at the end of the year in New Rochelle. (Jan. 23, 2013)...

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Johnathan Gangi, 16, of the Bronx, waits outside before school begins at Blessed Sacrament/St. Gabriel High School in New Rochelle. The school is one of several in the area scheduled to close. (Jan. 23, 2013)(Credit: Xavier Mascarenas)